Summer is coming 5.3.26

Summer is coming... and this year I promised myself to be better prepared. As I grow older, my body needs to hydrate more frequently, and I had some close calls with dehydration last summer…almost fainting in a few cases. I am no longer a 20 something year old, able to muscle thru any demanding physical yoga classes, and must be more aware when my body sets off an alarm….

One product that has helped me immensely is Pique deep hydration protocol. Taking it immediately after a yoga class rehydrates me 100% and avoids any adverse aftershocks…

I have also doubled my car water inventory when going to class just in case….nothing worse than feeling dizzy and faint from dehydration!!

Mantra: Every breath is a new beginning. I release what no longer serves me.

Hot or not: SUP (Stand up paddleboard) and slackline yoga. These can be complementary practices that are high stability and core focused. They can improve balance and mental focus. Slacklining acts as a      land simulation for SUP, allowing for better low stances and controlled slow movement on water. Slacklining promotes deep feet, ankle and core stabilizers. It trains “low Stances” and helps with balance in motion and quick reactions, needed for SUP.

SUP yoga uses guided yoga and meditation on a paddleboard, often using the corpse pose. This is usually done on calm, flat water to enhance core strength and stability.

 Pose of the week: Bird-dog pose.  This is a core strengthening exercise performed on hands and         knees. This can promote stability, balance and lower back health overall, while engaging the core, shoulders and glutes. Please see Patreon site at “Vinyasa with Vanessa C“ for the full video and instructions.